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South Africa

Africa · 92 testimonials · 43 cities represented

92 stories
43 cities
Avg age 39.7

Key insight

In South Africa, the leading product is Vape (91.3%) and the most common flavour is Fruit (35.9%).

Top product: Vape (91.3%)
Top flavour: Fruit (35.9%)

Country snapshot

92

Testimonials

43 cities represented
Avg. smoke-free years: 7.8

Avg. years smoked

16.5

Avg. previous cigarettes/day

28.2

Avg. smoke-free years

7.8

Avg. age

39.7

Demographic snapshot

Based on approved testimonials with available profile data.

Male: 79.3%
Female: 20.7%
Other / Unspecified: 0.0%
Average age: 39.7

Male

79.3%

Female

20.7%

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

91.3%
84 testimonials
Multiple products4 · 4.3%
Heated tobacco3 · 3.3%
Other1 · 1.1%

Preferred flavour stats

Flavour ranking based on approved testimonials.

Most preferred flavour

Fruit

Highest-ranked flavour in this country

35.9%
33 testimonials
Dessert / Sweet21 · 22.8%
Multiple flavours21 · 22.8%
Menthol / Mint9 · 9.8%
Tobacco7 · 7.6%
Other1 · 1.1%

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Testimonials

Scope: South Africa
Showing 91-92 of 92
Anonymous•50 yrs•Faerie Glen•Gauteng•26 years smoked•14 years smoke-free•Vape•Dessert / Sweet

Vaping literally saved my life. After smoking up to 60 cigarettes a day I was warned to stop for obvious health reasons. After trying numerous products and even trying to go cold turkey, the only thing that got totally off combustible tobacco was vaping. Since starting to vape my health improved, energy levels increased, tate and smell increased and found it to be an easy transition.

Kurt Yeo•51 yrs•Benoni•Gauteng•20 years smoked•11 years smoke-free•Vape•Fruit

Due to losing my parents to smoking-related illnesses, I decided to quit smoking. Saying that quitting is hard is an understatement. After nearly ten years of numerous failed attempts, I discovered electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes. Within three days of starting, I managed to quit completely. Now, more than ten years later, I have stayed smoke-free. I still vape because I believe nicotine offers benefits to my life, but I choose to consume it in a much safer way. I feel much better than I ever did as a smoker, and my family are no longer exposed to the harmful by-products of combustion or the fear that another loved one might fall victim to the deadly effects of tobacco. Vaping not only saved my life but also gave me a new purpose.

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