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Why is Oprah shutting down her elite girls' school?

Why is Oprah shutting down her elite girls' school?
BBC Education Friday 31 July 2026, 06:19 UTC 1 min read
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US talk-show host Oprah Winfrey says the school for girls that she launched in South Africa nearly 20 years will close next year.

US talk-show host Oprah Winfrey says the school for girls that she launched in South Africa nearly 20 years will close next year.
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