The vaping "epidemic" in schools and amongst teens

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A video of a teacher smashing vapes with a brick has gone viral.

The school system has had a challenge keeping vapes off school property, and this teacher finally had enough. In the video, the teacher can be seen smashing a number of vapes with a brick.

According to the Medical Brief, a South African study said that experts attribute the alarming rate of vaping among South African high school students to easy access, availability, minimal regulation, and limited awareness of the associated dangers.
31 Jul 2025 2AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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