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.
Suzette Victor
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
10
Vaping Years:
8
Flavours:
Menthol/Mint
Stop smoking cause vaping was a healthier choice. Start running after a year of stop smoking.
Now I do marathons and Ultra marathons.
Date Uploaded: 20230714
christopher lacey-smith
Age:
25
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
6
Vaping Years:
3
Flavours:
Fruit
Date Uploaded: 20221012
Danielle
Age:
31
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
15
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Menthol/Mint
“The best decision l ever made
Date Uploaded: 20200628
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
Preshan
Age:
25
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
5
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Dessert
Vaping has changed my life. Being involved in smoking for 5 years was a regret. With vaping, I breathe easier feel fitter and do not smell of smoke when it comes to an important meeting with people. I pray for its return
Date Uploaded: 20200703
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
Zeen Cassim
Age:
28
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
6
Vaping Years:
5
Flavours:
Fruit
Vaping has changed my life for the better! Vaping is awesome!
Date Uploaded: 20210221
Louis Stander
Age:
24
Current Smoker:
No
Smoking Years:
3
Vaping Years:
4
Flavours:
Dessert
Better breathing, money saver!
Date Uploaded: 20200702