Hot Cares and Silverstar back a brave businesswoman’s New Beginning

At Hot Cares, we’re often humbled by the stories of courage and determination that land in our inbox—and Vinolia’s was no exception.

A single mother living in Windsor, Vinolia made the brave decision to leave an abusive relationship, sacrificing everything she had built to protect herself and her children. She lost her business, financial security, and home. But what she held onto was far more powerful—her dignity and her drive to rebuild.

Despite her experience in catering and retail, she’s struggled to find steady employment. Her 21-year-old daughter helps carry the load with a modest salary from her job at KFC, while Vinolia sells second-hand clothes to bring in what little she can. Still, she keeps pushing forward.

Recently, a life-changing opportunity arrived: the chance to run the canteen at Roodepoort TVET College. She has the experience, the equipment, the compliance documents, and the will to succeed—what she didn’t have was the capital to purchase her opening stock.

That’s where our friends at Silverstar came in.

Moved by Vinolia’s resilience, Silverstar didn’t just offer to cover her first month of stock—they committed to supporting her for three full months, to the value of R30,000. This extraordinary gesture gives Vinolia the breathing room she needs to build a reliable income stream and set up her canteen for long-term success.

This is not just about stock. It’s about restoring dignity, enabling independence, and recognising the potential in someone who never stopped believing in herself.

With Silverstar’s support, Vinolia’s story is no longer one of survival—it’s one of soaring.