Oprah Winfrey has announced that her girls' school in South Africa will close in 2027, marking the end of a project she launched nearly two decades ago. The update signals a major change for one of Winfrey's most closely watched education efforts outside the United States.
According to the announcement, the school will not simply shut its doors without a next step. Its operations are set to transition to local officials, shifting responsibility away from Winfrey as the institution moves toward a new phase.
The planned 2027 closure brings a long chapter to a close for the South African school, which has been tied to Oprah's philanthropy and public image for years. While the timeline gives the school time to prepare, the decision also raises attention around how the handover will unfold and what the change will mean for the campus going forward.
For now, the key points are clear: Oprah's South Africa girls' school is scheduled to close in 2027, and local leadership is expected to take over operations as the transition moves ahead.
