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.
Hennie Pretorius
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
26
Vaping Years:
10
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I’ve been able to cut my smoking in more than a quarter when I started vaping. From a 2 to 3 pack a day guy to less than 5 a day guy. And then none for some months on end to absolutely no smoking. By placing this ridiculously high tax on vaping products will force me to look to combustable tobacco products again. As the economical climate being what it is, I won’t be able to afford to pay for vaping products which will be taxed more than cigarettes.
Date Uploaded: 20220116
Taheil Sunker
Age:
21
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
6
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Breakfast/Bakery
My alternative to smoking cigarettes. It gets me through each day without a terrible taste and smells on me. It has also become my hobby in regards to new hardware ad building coils
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Clement
Age:
26
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
9
Flavours:
Fruit
I was a smoker for 5 years. One day I woke up and I could not even breath due to cigarettes. It was that day I decided I have to do something about it. Since I have been Vaping my lungs health has never been better. I can run without pains in my chest. I can smell and taste again and so much more. Vaping Saved My Life!
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Kurt Yeo
Age:
47
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
9
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I have lost both my parents to smoking. I had tried to quit using other methods several times, but failed. When I was a smoker I struggled to walk aleven the shortest distance or climb a couple of flights of stairs without taking a break to catch my breath. 9 years ago I stumbled across vaping and managed to quit within 3 days. Today I feel better, have more energy, don’t wake up with a cough and find myself more active. Vaping has improved my life and given me a better quality of life.
Date Uploaded: 20201128
Daleen Erasmus
Age:
43
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Started smoking as a teenager Out when I got married and started again after my divorce. I bought two pens from a vape store with mint flavours. I still needed my siggies. I met someone special who wanted me to quit: I tried hard. I started vaping again when Lockdown started. From there on, I was vaping only The one thing I loved with vaping was my daughter hugging me more
Date Uploaded: 20210921
Cherise Malan
Age:
27
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
13
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
My brother helped me with a vape setup he was the expert with all things vape. He definitely helped me and continues helping people to stop smoking He gives great advice and has never judged once:
Date Uploaded: 20210922
Evril Graham
Age:
36
Current Smoker:
Yes
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
10
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Mariska Smith
Age:
35
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
14
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Menthol/Mint
Vaping Saved my Life…it is also an healthier alternative…my family is so happy for meto stoped with smoking and started vaping
Date Uploaded: 20210510