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Oprah Winfrey says she will close her school for girls in South Africa next year
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michelle Gumede, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the school and its closing can be found through KSAT 12, a local news source in San Antonio.
A school in South Africa is set to close at the end of next year. This institution was founded to support underprivileged girls. It was established after conversations with a former president of South Africa about the impact of education on girls.
The school's founder had a vision that went beyond building a physical structure. The goal was to empower young women. Further information about the school and its closing can be found through KSAT 12, a local news source in San Antonio .
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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