Tiny Virginia Makopo, 27, was charged with 13 counts of abusing and assaulting students at Oprah’s school for disadvantaged girls, which is located outside of Johannesburg.

Makopo pleaded not guilty and was released today on bail. Makopo, who was a matron at the school, faces charges of assault, indecent assault, and crimen injuria, which involves verbal abuse which violates the victim's dignity. Authorities alleges there were seven victims. Six are between the ages of 13 and 14 and one was 23.

Sounds like heads are going to role at the school. Oprah said the head mistress' contract will not be renewed. She also indicated that there will be restructuring at the school.

As you may remember, Oprah came under fire for opening the $40 million school in January. Some questioned the amount of money she spent on foreign children when the state of education in United States is in such shambles. (I do not necessarily share these views. I’m just giving you a little history, folks.)

I actually feel really bad for Oprah. The talk show host has been open about the abuse that she suffered as a child. It must really sting that the school she opened has now been affected by abuse.