1993, born in South Africa

An author and activist—

with a love for people and places

Known for building one of South Africa's largest family travel platforms, her work has evolved into documenting stories of communities, justice, identity, culture and collective action.

Through writing, travel and advocacy, she challenges systems of oppression by shining a light on stories of resilience and injustice, while inviting people to help build a more equitable world.

CANDICE
LEIGH KING

Telling stories and sharing ideas that move people to care and to act.

From travel to tragedy. From awareness to action. Today, Candice uses her voice, her writing and her platform to raise awareness, support community-led solutions and mobilise people around urgent humanitarian causes.

"Candice's work is a personal reflection on witnessing grief and humanity in action during one of the most challenging periods of our time." — Jonathan King, Photojournalist

Readings

"I write because stories connect us. They allow us to step into lives we've never lived, communities we've never visited and experiences we may never personally face.

In a world increasingly divided, storytelling remains one of the most powerful tools for building understand and empathy."

The Libary

All I See Are Watermelons

A deeply personal journey through Palestine and the occupied State that challenged assumptions, reshaped perspective and inspired action.

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I am Here, I am Still Here

A true story based on Nour, a Palestinian mother from Gaza, and her extraordinary strength through war, exile, betrayal and the determination to survive.

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Subscribe To Her Writings

A place for unfinished thoughts and honest reflections. Personal essays, stories from the road, conversations and the ideas that one day become books.

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