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South Africa

Africa · 75 testimonials · 38 cities represented

75 stories
38 cities
Avg age 41.9

Key insight

In South Africa, the leading product is Vape (93.3%) and the most common flavour is Fruit (36.0%).

Top product: Vape (93.3%)
Top flavour: Fruit (36.0%)

Country snapshot

75

Testimonials

38 cities represented
Avg. smoke-free years: 8.4

Avg. years smoked

17.8

Avg. previous cigarettes/day

30.4

Avg. smoke-free years

8.4

Avg. age

41.9

Demographic snapshot

Based on approved testimonials with available profile data.

Male: 80.0%
Female: 20.0%
Other / Unspecified: 0.0%
Average age: 41.9

Male

80.0%

Female

20.0%

Other / Unspecified

0.0%
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Preferred THR product stats

Preference ranking based on approved testimonials.

Most preferred product

Vape

Highest-ranked THR product in this country

93.3%
70 testimonials
Multiple products3 · 4.0%
Heated tobacco2 · 2.7%

Preferred flavour stats

Flavour ranking based on approved testimonials.

Most preferred flavour

Fruit

Highest-ranked flavour in this country

36.0%
27 testimonials
Dessert / Sweet18 · 24.0%
Multiple flavours18 · 24.0%
Menthol / Mint7 · 9.3%
Tobacco5 · 6.7%

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Testimonials

Scope: South Africa
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Willem26 yrseMalahleniMpumalanga8 years smokedVapeMultiple flavours

Started smoking vape and hubbly when I turned 18 and also cigarettes but I smoked hubbly at parties and stopped smoking it at the age of 19. I stopped smoking cigarettes at the age of 23. I still smoke my vape but luckily I'm not getting any mood swings or so when I haven't taken a pull for the day or so, just adding this as well, 2 bottles of vape flavors will keep out for at least 3-5 months.

Jean-Mari35 yrsSteve Tshwete Local MunicipalityMpumalanga8 years smoked1 years smoke-freeVapeMultiple flavours

Reduced amount I was smoking when I started vaping. Quit cigarettes altogether after about 3 months

Anonymous44 yrsSteve Tshwete Local MunicipalityMpumalanga7 years smoked4 years smoke-freeVapeFruit

I didn't like the smell of my clothes and hands after smoking, was always washing my hands. Was also taking more smoke breaks at work which reduced productivity. Since vaping I don't stink of cigarette smoke and I can now vape in the privacy of my office and get more work done.

Dominic Gericke24 yrsNigelGauteng10 years smoked4 years smoke-freeVapeMultiple flavours

I switched when the vapes came out and reduced my cigarette smoking to 0 and now i onlÿ vape like 1 a week

Michael Ryan42 yrsNigelGauteng16 years smoked11 years smoke-freeVapeFruit

11 years ago, I made one of the best decisions of my life: I quite smoking. It wasn't easy, but every challenge was worth it. Over the years, I've noticed improvements in my breathing, energy levels, and overall health, and I've never regretted leaving cigarettes behind. Today, I vape instead of smoking. It has helped me stay away from cigarettes for more than a decade, and for me, thats been a significant positive change. Looking back, I'm proud of how far I've come and grateful that I broke free from smoking. If you're thinking about quitting, know that lasting change is possible, and every smoke-free day is a step in the right direction.

Anonymous50 yrsRandburgGauteng30 years smoked1 years smoke-freeVapeFruit

I had tried vapes years back , but I didn’t like them , they made me cough when inhaling . I tried agin last year and have never looked back

Tolla38 yrsWelkomFree State12 years smoked10 years smoke-freeVapeMultiple flavours

I prefer vape over smoking cigarettes since I switched over my health is much better and I would like to state that vape saved my life.

Anonymous45 yrsRustenburgNorth West20 years smoked10 years smoke-freeVapeMultiple flavours

Tried multiple times to quit smoking cigarettes but failed every single time, until I tried Vaping. I switch from cigarettes to Vaping in a matter of 2 days. I am now 10 Years smoke free and will never take up cigarettes again. My health has never been better since I switched to Vaping. No more bronchitis. Lung function tests improved significantly. Vaping has improved my quality of life 100%

Travis Blackburn33 yrsTshwane Ward 78Gauteng7 years smoked6 years smoke-freeVapeFruit

Been introduced to Siggarettes in school at the age of 13, group pressure pushed me to take up smoking and unfortunately got addicted to Siggarettes. Started vaping in 2020 full time as I had a very bad morning cough while smoking Siggarettes. Thought I'd try vaping. After vaping for about two weeks, I've noticed my morning cough dissappeared and my breathing felt more clear. I've been vaping for 6 years now and I have never felt better. I will however put down the Vape within a couple of years to be smoke free, I can tell I'm not addicted as I have gone multiple weeks without vaping and didn't feel the need to pick it up again, I'm vaping because it's my choice, everyone has they're things they use, some use alcohol, some use Siggarettes, some smoke cannabis. But I chose to vape. And yes to be very clear, vaping is not smoking. I thank you!

Anonymous22 yrsUpingtonNorthern Cape3 years smoked1 years smoke-freeVapeFruit

Vaping helped me stop smoking cigarettes and vaping doesn't smell like cigarettes.

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