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.
Ebrahim
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
20
Vaping Years:
10
Flavours:
Fruit
Best decision i ever made was to quit smoking tobacco products. Since i quit my health has improved significantly. I sleep better, smell better and taste better.
Date Uploaded: 20220115
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
Marnes Stapelberg
Age:
24
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Fruit
I started smoking early on, soon I was on 40-60 smokes a day Between the coughing and constant sick feelings, not to mention the terrible smell I knew I had to quit.
Date Uploaded: 20200624
Rene Fourie
Age:
40
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
12
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Menthol/Mint
Best decision ever great health and overall well being after starting to vape
Date Uploaded: 20220118
Yeshvir Bhana
Age:
22
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
4
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Fruit
I struggled to leave cigarettes as soon as vapes came along I left and tht inspired me so much that I opened a vape store which is my bread and butter at this point I want people to quite cigarettes to a more healthier option which is life changing
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Carl Belelie
Age:
38
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
24
Vaping Years:
1
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Smoked cigarettes all my life. It got really expensive and always left me feeling lethargic. I’ve now been vaping for almost a year and I’ve never felt better. It’s also much cheaper than Cigarettes when you make your own vape Juice.
Date Uploaded: 20220117
Devon Strydom
Age:
38
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
6
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Vaping saved my life. I really enjoy the diversity of it
Date Uploaded: 20220115
Annelise Nel
Age:
43
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Like more than one type
Calming heather than cigarettes
Date Uploaded: 20200703