Thursday Morning Spice

French PM to resign after government falls, South Africa’s maths shame, Initiates become latest extortion targets, Four charming small towns near Cape Town to explore, and Commercial flights return to Plettenberg Bay.
Monday Morning Spice

Formula 1 returns to SA, Pink Floyd sells music rights for $400 million, The bro-ification of Mark Zuckerberg, Suspects arrested for Lusikisiki massacre, and Keanu Reeves makes professional auto racing debut.
‘Vape Town’ – South Africa’s E-Smoking Is Reaching Crisis Levels

It may seem like a reasonable idea to use vaping as a way to cut down on tobacco cigarettes, but the implications of this switch are becoming increasingly concerning as South Africa’s vaping numbers skyrocket.
‘Stop Painting Everything With The Same Brush’: Tobacco Industry Experts Slam Proposed Bill That Would See Vape Users Pay Increased Sin Tax

There’s a new bill proposed by the South African government in the pipeline that is expected to hike the prices of nicotine and nicotine-substitute solutions, like vaping devices.
New Research Shows That Stress Is Behind South Africa’s Richest High Schoolers’ Increased Vaping

A recent survey conducted by the University of Cape Town Lung Institute has shed light on the concerning trend of South African high school pupils from high-income schools turning to vaping.
Vaping Among Children Takes Horrifying Turn As Teen Forces Baby To Smoke [Video]

The vaping trend among children has taken a horrifying turn, with yet another baby being shown how to inhale the noxious vapour.
1 Million Free Vapes To Be Given Out In UK [Video]

Vapes seem to be a lifeboat for many smokers and have been called ‘quit-aids’ in the battle between tobacco billionaires and those keen to not die from cancer.
Friday Morning Spice

Ramaphosa looks for electricity czar, Lindsay Lohan’s Pepsi commercial has viewers horrified, 26 Mega projects for SA, Experts slate Kardashian’s vagina gummies, EFF gets the jackboot, 12 Ways to meditate without meditating, Death Toll in Turkey reaches 22 000, SA fishers protest against oil drilling, Hollywood pimp sentenced to prison and new study suggest vaping is bad for your immune system.
Trevor Noah Weighs In On The Vaping Controversy [Video]

It’s no secret that over in the US, the vaping industry is in the midst of a PR nightmare. When you look at how their products have been marketed, it’s easy to see why.
Vaping Illnesses Are Skyrocketing In The US

Vaping-related deaths are on the rise in the US, but how panicked should we really be about e-cigarettes?
Confessions Of A Vaper – ‘You Can Feel It’s Hurting Your Lungs’

Following a string of deaths, some folks gave up their vape, whilst others just can’t kick the habit. Here’s what five university students had to say.
Send This To Your Friends Who Are Still Vaping

Vaping is officially under the spotlight again, as more people come forward with stories about how it almost killed them.
Thursday Morning Spice

Trump vape ban. Dros victim’s story differs. Schumacher conscious. Bojo move ruled illegal. Britney exclusive.
First Death And Severe Lung Disease – Vaping’s Moment Has Arrived

Vaping has long been considered the less harmful option when it comes to smoking, but new reports of death and lung disease don’t paint a great picture.
Looks Like Vaping Is ‘The New Secondhand Smoke’

Vaping to spare your kids from secondhand smoke? According to a new study, you might want to take it outside.
They’re Trying To Stop British American Tobacco From Buying Twisp

British America Tobacco is planning to stake its claim in the local e-cigarette marking by buying out Twisp, which could see vape prices skyrocketing.
Florida Man Killed By Vape Pen Explosion

Debate still rages around the health benefits of vaping, but when a vape pen explodes the damage caused can be fatal.
Kick The Smoking Habit With These Great E-Cigs

If you haven’t yet had a tug on an e-cigarette you’re doing it all wrong. We’re not here to preach but sometimes you can have your cake and eat it.