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
Goussard Walters
Age:
24
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
11
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Fruit
I started smoking in my early teens as it was considered cool, I wasn’t aware at the time of just how addictive it was and got hooked for the remainder of my teens, November of 2021 I decided I needed a change and within 2 weeks of switching to vaping I was off cigarettes.
Date Uploaded: 20221031
Carel Heinrich Senekal
Age:
29
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
9
Flavours:
Like more than one type
I was a chain smoker for 10 years. I used to smoke 2 packets a day dues to work loads and stress. I considered vaping as it was cheaper in the long run and a healthier alternative. Since I started vaping I have never felt better. My taste and smell improved dramatically after I stopped smoking combustible cigarettes. My coughing stopped completely within the first 3 months of vaping! Vaping definitely saved my life!
Date Uploaded: 20220308
Phillip Benn
Age:
32
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
16
Vaping Years:
2
Flavours:
Fruit
Ever since I quit smoking, my health in General improved. If it wasn’t for vaping I would probably still be unhealthy.
Date Uploaded: 20210716
christopher lacey-smith
Age:
25
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
6
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20221012
Christiaan van der Schyff
Age:
28
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
7
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Dessert
Leaving cigarettes for vaping changed my life, I feel much fitter and healthier.
Date Uploaded: 20220123
Sumeshan Naicker
Age:
24
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
6
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Menthol/Mint
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Lex Heemstra
Age:
31
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Fruit
I decided to switch and can never consider going back, I feel better than I ever was when smoking cigarettes. This is just another attempt for the government to steal money from the taxpayer.
Date Uploaded: 20220115