VAPERS VOICES
Many adult South Africans have used vaping as a method to help them quit smoking and practice tobacco harm reduction.
Since the very beginning, VSML has invited people to share their experiences and what this innovation means to them.
Their stories should not be ignored.
Julian Julian
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
9
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Dessert
Was told I was going to be dead at the Age of 40 while smoking, so I decided to go for the Healthier Alternative….VAPING!! Never looked back after I started vaping 6 years ago! Really SAVED MY LIFE!!
Date Uploaded: 20210220
Sharri Van Zyl
Age:
30
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
11
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Breakfast/Bakery
It means I won’t follow my father’s footsteps and live on oxygen, It is a lifestyle
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Leisl Brand
Age:
42
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
18
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Fruit
I battled to quit smoking but eventually did it with vaping and I will NEVER go back to that stinky life! I’m healthier and happier and that makes me a better mom for the gorgeous girls!
Date Uploaded: 20210221
Sean Steinberg
Age:
47
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
18
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Vaping stopped me from going back to cigs. Vaping is a stress release for me as my wife has Cancer it is a distraction for me
Date Uploaded: 20200625
Johann Pretorius
Age:
25
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Mohammed Sirkhot
Age:
29
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
3
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Vaping has really saved my life
Date Uploaded: 20220119
JJ Eales
Age:
33
Current Smoker:
Yes
Smoking Years:
18
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
I used to smoke 40-60 cigarettes a day. My health started to deteriorate with coughing in the morning turning to during the day. My lungs were saw when doing any vigorous activity, even walking fast.
I switch over to vaping on 6 June 2020 and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I no longer cough, I’m able to breathe better, smell better, I feel overall better. And, I am able to customise my vaping experience to what I want.
Vaping truly saved my life!
Date Uploaded: 20220913
Hildegard Mulder
Age:
66
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
17
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Fruit
I used to cough very badly during the period I smoked sigarettes, especially during the night and early morning. Since I have started vaping more than 8 years ago, I do not have signs of any chest discomfort or coughing. I enjoy the flavours of the e-juice. No more smelly breath and fingers. Considering the health benefits,I am much healthier by vaping instead of smoking.
Date Uploaded: 20220121