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South Africa

Africa · 93 testimonials · 43 cities represented

93 stories
43 cities
Avg age 39.7

Key insight

In South Africa, the leading product is Vape (91.4%) and the most common flavour is Fruit (35.5%).

Top product: Vape (91.4%)
Top flavour: Fruit (35.5%)

Country snapshot

93

Testimonials

43 cities represented
Avg. smoke-free years: 7.7

Avg. years smoked

16.5

Avg. previous cigarettes/day

28.0

Avg. smoke-free years

7.7

Avg. age

39.7

Demographic snapshot

Based on approved testimonials with available profile data.

Male: 79.6%
Female: 20.4%
Other / Unspecified: 0.0%
Average age: 39.7

Male

79.6%

Female

20.4%

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

91.4%
85 testimonials
Multiple products4 · 4.3%
Heated tobacco3 · 3.2%
Other1 · 1.1%

Preferred flavour stats

Flavour ranking based on approved testimonials.

Most preferred flavour

Fruit

Highest-ranked flavour in this country

35.5%
33 testimonials
Dessert / Sweet21 · 22.6%
Multiple flavours21 · 22.6%
Menthol / Mint9 · 9.7%
Tobacco7 · 7.5%
Other1 · 1.1%
Candy1 · 1.1%

Country Map

Explore where individuals in this country have shared their transition away from smoking. Currently showing cities in Free State.

Testimonials

Scope: Free State
Showing 1-6 of 6
Tertius Fourie•42 yrs•Moqhaka Local Municipality•Free State•15 years smoked•12 years smoke-free•Vape•Menthol / Mint

To stop smoking cigarettes, I have tried cold turkey, Nicorette gum, Nicotine patches and hypnosis. Since vaping started to take off in South Africa I tried that and is the only thing that helped. Never wanted to quit smoking completely, just quit cigarettes. I still vape today and feel younger and healthier than I did 12 years ago!

Tolla•38 yrs•Welkom•Free State•12 years smoked•10 years smoke-free•Vape•Multiple 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.

Mahmoud Malek•51 yrs•Bloemfontein•Free State•24 years smoked•10 years smoke-free•Vape•Fruit

I smoked for more than 20 years and tried to quit several times with no success until I decided to completely switch to vaping which I successfully did in June 2016 and never looked back to the cigarettes. I weaned myself off nicotine very progressively and vaped nicotine free for about 4 years. I completely quit this year and I've never felt better before. I'm so grateful and so proud to have won the battle against nicotine addiction.

Anonymous•43 yrs•Bloemfontein•Free State•25 years smoked•Vape•Multiple flavours

I feel way better now not no need for tobacco products.

Rynhardt Liebenberg•38 yrs•Welkom•Free State•9 years smoked•14 years smoke-free•Vape•Menthol / Mint

I have a asthma and had a lot of trouble with my chest back I the day doctors always told me stop smoking cigarettes but it was hard for me. Then I had an life changing experience the day my father called me and told me he needs to speak to me. I decided to stop smoking cigarettes 14 years ago after my father passed away of cancer. The process was hard because I was smoking a lot so I started vaping after a friend told me about vaping and I can honestly say today I can't even remember the last time I needed to go to the doctor because of my asthma. I'm still vaping today but I don't vape as much as I smoked cigarettes. Pro's after I stop smoking cigarettes. Better sense of smell Better sense of taste Better sleep at night because I don't get up and smoke in the middle of the night Overall I feel much healthier. Vaping saved my life 100%.

Thomas Traut•54 yrs•Bloemfontein•Free State•30 years smoked•8 years smoke-free•Vape•Dessert / Sweet

Started having a morning cough. A friend introduced me to vaping and I loved the flavor. Took me exactly 10 days to quit smoking all together, with the help from a vape shop.

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