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.
Louis Stander
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
3
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Dessert
Better breathing, money saver!
Date Uploaded: 20200702
Warren Ho-Tong
Age:
37
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Breakfast/Bakery
Date Uploaded: 20200703
Mart-Mari
Age:
37
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Dessert
Been vaping for a year my husband started before me.
Date Uploaded: 20210716
Dane Lund
Age:
34
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
13
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Like more than one type
im healthier im happier i can breath im not polluting my body any more. I love vaping and the vaping community
Date Uploaded: 20221012
Lilanie Schutte
Age:
40
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
16
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Menthol/Mint
Date Uploaded: 20200702
Martin van der Westhuizen
Age:
44
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Fruit
I stopped smoking due to all the harsh chemicals in it. Non of the stop smoking methods worked. I started vaping due to that it doesn’t have all the harsh chemicals in it. I know it is not 100% save. But it helped me live a normal life and not feeling drained and coughing. It save my life. All that this will do is causing people to smoke toxic chemical cigarettes as was found in areas where vaping and flavours was band and causing more damage then good.
Date Uploaded: 20221012
Mathew Pugh
Age:
23
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
7
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
When I was 15 years old I started smoking because for as long as I could remember I always wanted to. My parents smoked for a while when I was younger and when my friend offered me a cigarette I didn’t hesitate to accept. After about 5 years I decided I wanted to quit and after trying cold turkey and gum I tried vaping which after about 1 month of duel using combustible and vaping I had my last cigarette on 4 May. I believe that vaping is essential for our fight against smoking related health problems such as COPD, emphysema, cancer, and more. Thank you for your time.
Date Uploaded: 20210708
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