Raven-Symoné Spotted in Kleinmond As ‘Cheetah Girls: Next Gen’ Films in South Africa
- Raven-Symoné was spotted in Kleinmond, Western Cape, and instantly delighted locals who met her
- The actress is in South Africa filming The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen alongside co-star Adrienne Bailon-Houghton
- Fans of the That's So Raven star flooded the comments after photos of the encounter circulated online
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Former child star Raven-Symoné made headlines on 18 August 2026, during her visit to Kleinmond, Western Cape, where she took a selfie with local ward councillor Grant Cohen and two other men. The actress, currently in South Africa filming the new Cheetah Girls movie, captivated locals with her warm demeanour and fondness for the area.
"It's not every day that you bump into Disney and acting royalty in Kleinmond, but today we met Raven-Symoné. What a genuine, down-to-earth person who said she loves the area."
She first captured hearts as a child in the 80s sitcom The Cosby Show alongside late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, before becoming a household name through Disney's That's So Raven. She is in the country for the filming of The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen. She reprises her role as Galleria, joined by Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, who returns as Chanel.
Reports also confirm that Sabrina Bryan, who plays Dorinda, will make a special appearance in the film. However, Kiely Williams, who played Aqua in the original films, will not be part of the production.
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The reunion is particularly significant given Raven's history with the franchise. She famously sat out the third instalment, The Cheetah Girls: One World, with reports at the time pointing to tension behind the scenes.
Photos from the cast's South African trip have been making the rounds online, capturing safari drives and breathtaking encounters with the Big Five.
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Mzansi fans show love to Raven-Symoné
Locals and fans wasted no time flooding the comments once news of the sighting spread. The reactions were full of nostalgia and excitement.
Indigo Brand wrote:
"The teenager in me is jealous, lol. Loved Raven!"
Keanan Jacobs had a playful nod to her iconic show:
"Bet she had a vision about this!"
Gyles Dymond added:
"That's so Raven! I literally grew up with that show; she looks just as friendly and chill as ever."
Stacey-lee Campher said:
"Oh my word!, If I had to see her, I would be singing, 'That's So Raven!'"
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Dwayne Johnson recalls emotional meeting with fan
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's reaction to a male fan's emotional reaction to meeting him in person.
The veteran actor encouraged the young man and shared a powerful message about male vulnerability.
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