Violah has a Primary School Teacher’s Diploma, a BA in Education from the University of the North, an Advanced Certificate in Education (ACE) from the University of Pretoria (for pupils with special needs), an ACE from the University of Johannesburg in School Management and Leadership and a BEd Honours in Education Law and Management from the University of Pretoria.

She is passionate about nurturing capable and confident school leaders, working with children, acquiring knowledge, travelling, development and interacting with people. Violah is married to Jan Moya and has two daughters, Fiona and Sihle, a graduate of Uplands College.