About | Overcome - Candice Rijavec

OVERCOME

The Krugersdorp Killers

I laid down my life, to save hers.
I could have lost my life, all for a lie.
So, now I lay down her lies,
to help save the lives of others.

For years, Candice Rijavec lived in the shadow of one of South Africa’s most shocking criminal cases – a nightmare that began long before the world ever heard of the Krugersdorp Killers (Electus per Deus).

Long before the story made headlines in 2016, Candice’s life had already been entangled in its hidden origins. What began in 2006 as what appeared to be a friendship built on trust and faith would later unravel into a reality few could comprehend. Behind the façade lay deceit, manipulation, and a danger that would stretch across more than a decade – culminating in the horrifying truth that someone she once called a best friend had spent years searching for her, intent on ending her life.

In the aftermath, Candice’s world shattered. The betrayal was not merely personal; it was existential. Yet, from that trauma came a defining choice – to speak out.

While still navigating the profound wounds of manipulation and fear, Candice began to publicly expose what she had witnessed surrounding Cecilia Steyn and the Krugersdorp Killers (Electus per Deus), and the broader web of psychological and spiritual exploitation that had claimed multiple lives.

Her decision to speak up was not for recognition but for truth and justice – to give voice to the victims, support their families in finding closure, and warn the public of the ongoing dangers of extremist belief systems and unchecked control. Through testimony, writing, and advocacy, Candice continues to confront one of South Africa’s darkest true-crime chapters with courage and integrity, transforming her own survival into a mission to protect others.

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Lymes Disease Stage 4

At just four years old, Candice Rijavec and her younger brother contracted Lyme disease – an illness virtually unknown in South Africa at the time. Within weeks, tragedy struck: her brother, only three years old, passed away, while Candice’s own infection remained dormant for decades, silently embedded in her system.

In her late twenties, the disease re-emerged with devastating force. What began as fatigue and pain spiralled into a three-year fight for survival. Doctors struggled to understand the severity of her condition – her organs began shutting down, her blood was described as “toxic,” and oxygen levels in her brain dropped to near-fatal levels. Medical specialists were astonished that she was not comatose; most believed she would not survive the first year.

Despite every prognosis, Candice refused to surrender. Bound to sheer determination and faith, she continued to live as fully as her weakening body would allow. Then, in March 2017, the impossible happened: over the course of two weeks, her body healed completely. Extensive follow-up tests confirmed what medicine could not explain – Candice was free of Lyme disease.

Years later, medical professionals continue to review her case as an unexplainable recovery. To them, it defied clinical logic; to Candice, it was nothing short of a miracle. Her story stands as a testament to perseverance, faith, and the belief that even in the darkest chapters, healing is possible.

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Abuse

From a young age, Candice endured nearly every form of abuse imaginable – experiences that could have broken her spirit but instead forged the resilience that defines her today. Her early life was marked by hardship and trauma, yet through every chapter she discovered strength, empathy, and an unyielding sense of purpose.

Those years taught Candice what it truly means to overcome, to rebuild, and to become the person she was meant to be. Some struggles remain lifelong companions, but they no longer define her – they fuel her compassion. Today, she extends a steady hand to others facing abuse in any form, offering both advocacy and understanding.

Her message is simple and powerful: You are not alone. I see you. I understand you.