About Vape Africa
Vape Africa was founded in 2012 as a family-owned business and became the first e-cigarette retailer in South Africa to manufacture e-liquids carrying the Proudly South African logo.
What began as a small home office was driven by a simple vision: to make quality vaping products more affordable and accessible. We quickly recognised a significant gap in the market, as many customers were looking for reliable products at reasonable prices. Determined to meet this need, we set out to provide affordable vaping solutions without compromising on quality.
As our customer base grew, we soon outgrew our home office and moved into a small office space at N1 City Value Centre. This marked our first step into retail. At the time, dedicated vape stores were still relatively uncommon in South Africa, and being one of the early entrants into the industry was both exciting and daunting. Thanks to the incredible support of our customers, it wasn’t long before we outgrew that space as well and moved into the beautiful flagship store we proudly operate today.
At Vape Africa, safety and quality have always been our primary focus. Our e-liquids are carefully produced in our accredited manufacturing facility, where we use only the highest-quality ingredients and maintain strict quality-control standards to ensure consistency and excellence in every product.
Supporting local has always been an important part of who we are. We are proud to manufacture our e-liquids in South Africa and to contribute to the growth of local industry while delivering products our customers can trust.
We also partner with trusted international suppliers to import a wide range of hardware, allowing us to offer products that cater to every type of vaper, from beginners to experienced enthusiasts.
More than anything, we pride ourselves on creating a store where everyone feels welcome. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to treat every person who walks through our doors like family. By combining quality products, affordable pricing, expert service, and a genuine passion for our community, Vape Africa has grown into one of South Africa’s leading vape retailers, and we remain committed to serving our customers for many years to come.
The Business
Vape Africa is a proudly family-owned business that has been serving the South African vaping community since 2012.
What began as a small home-office operation has grown into a multifaceted business with a strong presence in retail, manufacturing, and wholesale distribution.
In addition to operating our flagship retail store and manufacturing our own premium e-liquids in an accredited facility, we have developed a substantial wholesale platform that supplies customers across the country. We are proud to partner with major retailers such as SPAR and Massmart, as well as many prominent tobacconists and independent vape stores throughout South Africa.
Our success has been built on long-term relationships, dependable service, and a commitment to delivering quality products at competitive prices. Whether serving individual customers through our retail store or supporting businesses through our wholesale network, we remain focused on the same values that have guided us from the beginning: quality, affordability, integrity, and exceptional customer care.
As a family business, we believe in treating our customers, partners, and staff with respect and building lasting relationships based on trust. This personal approach continues to be a cornerstone of Vape Africa and has helped us grow into one of the country’s leading names in the vaping industry.
Meet the Team
Adrian de Vries
Director
Sharon de Vries
Administrator
Shané King
Logistics and operations manager
Zade Essop
Store and purchase manager
Kayleigh de Vries
Sales assistant
Mu’meen Daniels
Sales and Hardware specialist
Our Offering
At Vape Africa, we offer a comprehensive range of vaping products designed to suit every type of customer, from those making the switch to vaping for the first time to experienced enthusiasts seeking advanced equipment. Our hardware selection includes everything from simple pod systems and disposable devices to refillable MTL devices, powerful DL setups, intricate rebuildable tanks and atomizers, and high-end mod devices. We pride ourselves on providing a wide variety of products so that each and every customer can find a device that suits their individual preferences, experience level, and budget.
Alongside our hardware offering, we manufacture an extensive range of Vap3 e-liquids in South Africa. Our collection includes freebase MTL and DL e-liquids as well as nicotine salt formulations, available in a variety of flavours and nicotine strengths. All Vap3 liquids and juices are proudly produced in our accredited South African manufacturing facility using carefully selected, high-quality ingredients and stringent quality-control procedures.
Our factory has been awarded ISO 22716 certification and also operates in accordance with internationally recognised ISO 9001, HACCP, and GMP standards. These certifications reflect our unwavering commitment to safety, quality, consistency, and excellence in every product we manufacture.
Whether you are looking for a straightforward everyday device, a premium high-performance setup, or a trusted locally manufactured e-liquid, Vape Africa is dedicated to delivering exceptional products, expert service, and outstanding value to our customers.
Benefits of Our Products
- Premium Quality: Manufactured using carefully selected, high-quality ingredients and sourced from trusted suppliers.
- Safety Focused: Produced in our accredited South African manufacturing facility with strict quality-control processes.
- ISO 22716 Certified: Our factory operates in accordance with internationally recognised ISO 22716, ISO 9001, HACCP, and GMP standards.
- Proudly South African: All Vap3 e-liquids are locally manufactured, supporting South African industry and jobs.
- Wide Product Range: From beginner-friendly pod systems and disposables to advanced rebuildable and high-end mod devices, we have something for every vaper.
- Options for Every Preference: Choose from freebase MTL, freebase DL, and nicotine salt e-liquids in a variety of flavours and nicotine strengths.
- Affordable Value: We are committed to offering high-quality products at competitive and accessible price points.
- Trusted Experience: Family-owned and serving the South African vaping community since 2012.
- Reliable Availability: Supported by a strong retail and wholesale network supplying customers and businesses nationwide.
- Customer-Centric Service: We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming environment where every customer is treated like family.