Oprah Winfrey the well known US talkshow host will be attending the graduation of the girls school she set up which has made headlines over sexual abuse. In spite of all the negative press, Oprah is very excited to have started the school which she spent $40 million (£26 million) on which is a home for disadvantaged girls, the first year to graduate, all passed with 100%. The school in Henley on-Klip, south of Johannesburg is excited to give the kids opportunities to go to South African Universities and US Universities, a higher education which these children would not normally have had.

The school made headlines over sexual abuse, after it was alleged that it was being covered up by the teachers and a dead baby was found in the school which a 17 year old student gave birth to. Winfrey openly discussed the difficulties she faced setting up the school saying: “I know what it’s like to be a poor girl with your heart’s desire to do well in the world,” she added. “I chose to use my philanthropy to do what I know.” Winfrey shared her delight in witnessing the first graduation of her school, posting on Facebook: “The girls are nervous and excited. I am one proud Mama.”