South Africa’s OWLAG: a boarding school for grades 8–12 founded by Oprah Winfrey
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls has announced that the 52-acre campus near Johannesburg will be handed over to Gauteng’s education department at the end of the 2027 academic year. The school’s expansion will continue through a national scholarship program, supporting academically talented girls across South Africa. Current students will complete their studies with uninterrupted support.