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South Africa

Africa · 45 testimonials · 26 cities represented

45 stories
26 cities
Avg age 45.9

Key insight

In South Africa, the leading product is Vape (97.8%) and the most common flavour is Dessert / Sweet (31.1%).

Top product: Vape (97.8%)
Top flavour: Dessert / Sweet (31.1%)

Country snapshot

45

Testimonials

26 cities represented
Avg. smoke-free years: 9.4

Avg. years smoked

20.4

Avg. previous cigarettes/day

30.6

Avg. smoke-free years

9.4

Avg. age

45.9

Demographic snapshot

Based on approved testimonials with available profile data.

Male: 88.9%
Female: 11.1%
Other / Unspecified: 0.0%
Average age: 45.9

Male

88.9%

Female

11.1%

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

97.8%
44 testimonials
Multiple products1 · 2.2%

Preferred flavour stats

Flavour ranking based on approved testimonials.

Most preferred flavour

Dessert / Sweet

Highest-ranked flavour in this country

31.1%
14 testimonials
Fruit14 · 31.1%
Multiple flavours8 · 17.8%
Tobacco5 · 11.1%
Menthol / Mint4 · 8.9%

Country Map

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

Testimonials

Scope: Western Cape
Showing 1-6 of 6
Anonymous49 yrsCape TownWestern Cape23 years smoked13 years smoke-freeVapeMultiple flavours

Smoked 23 years, quit cold-turkey with the aid of vapes. My 4th half marathon is coming up, and I run at least twice a week, 10, maybe 12km each. I am the fittest and healthiest I have been since 15 years old, turning 50 this year. Smoking does not kill, it does far worse: it robs your quality of life. Yes smokers can live to over 100, we all heard and have seen that. But could they do everything their mates do? Take a long hike, play ball with their grand-kids? Could they live on the 4th floor in an apartment with no lift, see the view? Or did they opt for groundfloor?

Ashley van der Muller50 yrsCape TownWestern Cape30 years smokedVapeDessert / Sweet

Started vaping Vuse in an attempt to quit smoking. Got swallowed by the DIY aspect of vaping. I have managed to reduce my smoking habit, but haven't successfully transitioned to vaping only yet.

Leisl Brand47 yrsSomerset WestWestern Cape20 years smoked9 years smoke-freeVapeFruit

I've tried every technique to stop smoking, vaping is all that worked successfully. I'm 9 years smoke free

Anonymous42 yrsCape TownWestern Cape12 years smoked12 years smoke-freeVapeDessert / Sweet

Quit smoking years back when offered vape by my brother who made the switch at the time and liked the flavors mostly which got me off the cigarettes instantly. Never smoked since

Anonymous48 yrsCape TownWestern Cape15 years smokedVapeTobacco

I'm still not completely off of smoking cigarettes it's a hit and miss at times . My health has improved the more I vape the more the better I feel not because of anything other than how I feel when I do light a cigarette. So hopefully I will completely quit cigarettes soon by vaping.

Anonymous49 yrsCape TownWestern Cape25 years smoked8 years smoke-freeVapeMultiple flavours

I couldn't open my eyes if I didnt have a cigarette in my mouth and lit. and because I was still sleeping someone else had to put the cigarette in my mouth and light it. sometimes one wasnt enough and I had to smoke two cigarettes before I could actually open my eyes in the morning. now im in excellent health and better than people half my age. I am active and don't shy away from activities anymore

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