E-Liquid & Vape Juice in South Africa: A Complete Guide
E-liquid (also called vape juice) is what your device turns into vapour. Choosing the right one makes all the difference to flavour, throat hit and how much vapour you get. This guide breaks it down. For adult vapers (18+) only.
What’s in e-liquid?
Most e-liquid contains four ingredients: propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerine (VG), flavouring, and (optionally) nicotine.
- PG carries flavour and gives a stronger throat hit.
- VG is thicker and produces bigger vapour clouds.
PG/VG ratios explained
- 50/50: balanced — ideal for pod systems and MTL (mouth-to-lung) vaping.
- 70/30 (high VG): bigger clouds, smoother hit — best for sub-ohm DTL (direct-to-lung) devices.
Freebase vs nicotine salts
- Freebase nicotine: stronger throat hit, available in lower strengths, suited to higher-power devices.
- Nicotine salts (nic salts): smoother at high strength, faster nicotine delivery — ideal for pods and low-power devices.
Choosing a nicotine strength
Light smokers often start at 3–6mg freebase or 10mg nic salt; heavier smokers may prefer 12–18mg freebase or 20mg+ nic salt. Start higher and reduce over time if you’re switching from cigarettes.
Popular e-liquids at ADVapes
Explore the full range from Bewolk Industries and more e-liquid brands at ADVapes — for adult vapers (18+) only.
Frequently asked questions
Which e-liquid for a pod device?
A 50/50 or nic-salt e-liquid works best in pods and low-power devices.
Why does my e-liquid taste burnt?
Usually a worn coil or vaping faster than the wick can absorb juice. Replace the coil and prime it.
Where to buy e-liquid in South Africa
Shop a huge range of freebase and nic-salt e-liquids at ADVapes, in stock with fast nationwide delivery. See also our guide to nicotine strengths.