Oprah South African School

Witnessing the Start of a New Chapter in South Africa

Gregory W. Cappelli | Posted 04.10.2012

Gregory W. Cappelli

The valedictorian of the class, a native of a Zulu village, had never held a book in her hands prior to attending the Academy: She had only held single pages or chapters ripped from books that were shared amongst villagers.

Oprah To Testify At Abuse Trial

AP | MARYCLAIRE DALE | Posted 05.25.2011

PHILADELPHIA — Oprah Winfrey and several schoolgirls allegedly abused at her academy in South Africa are expected to testify in a trial over a d...

Oprah's Charity History: 25 Years Of Giving Back

Posted 05.25.2011

Oprah Winfrey announced today that 2011 would see the end of her daily talk show, arguably the most influential and popular talk show in television hi...

Oprah Defends Record Of South African School

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

JOHANNESBURG — Oprah Winfrey acknowledged in a newspaper interview published Saturday that she has made several mistakes at her elite South Afri...