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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%

Country Map

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

Testimonials

Scope: Gauteng
Showing 1-10 of 40
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

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!

Anonymous24 yrsRandfontein Local MunicipalityGauteng4 years smokedVapeFruit

I started smoking cigarettes and only used to smoke a pack of ten a week and when I started working I went up to 4 packs a day

Queryn Viljoen43 yrsGautengGauteng15 years smoked14 years smoke-freeVapeDessert / Sweet

Vaping has made me feel 100 time beter then when I use to smoke.

Anonymous22 yrsJohannesburgGauteng2 years smoked4 years smoke-freeVapeFruit

I used to smoke when I couldn’t get vape products and I feel a big difference since I only started vaping

Georhynne Greeff27 yrsPretoriaGauteng7 years smoked2 years smoke-freeHeated tobaccoMenthol / Mint

I used to Smoke Marlboro Red Beyond and I started working at a Vape Store and started to replace cigarettes with vaping and it’s honestly so much better, I spend alot less money it tastes better, it smells better and most importantly i feel really good in the mornings no longer congested and phlegmy.

Anonymous28 yrsJohannesburgGauteng10 years smoked2 years smoke-freeVapeDessert / Sweet

I enjoyed cigarettes because of the dopamine hit and nicotine hit , I didn't understand how all those chemicals effected me until I started getting involved with people that picked up vaping , I tried it a couple of time then I eventually found myself craving cigarettes less and less and started to enjoy vaping so much more , my chest cleared up in matter of days my congested nose my taste came back my sense of smell returned and I can advocate for vaping as a less harmful alternative its so much more cleaner so much more enjoyable its no longer a hobby the market has evolved so much its a lifestyle I advocate for and try and educate people on the subject because vaping is 3 components not a 1000 chemicals including tar like cigarettes have and that effects your lungs immensely, to conclude my feedback, stop cigarettes and go for a less harmful alternative

Anonymous35 yrsMerafong City Local MunicipalityGauteng15 years smoked12 years smoke-freeVapeDessert / Sweet

I feel alot better sleep better and lungs feel better not tired any more. Dont get sick anymore.

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