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Oprah Winfrey is closing her South Africa girls' boarding school after two decades.

Oprah Winfrey has announced the closure of her Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa, a $40 million boarding school designed for disadvantaged girls, after operating for 20 years. According to statements, she plans to shift her philanthropic focus from the school itself to providing scholarships aimed at reaching more young women across a broader area.