The Tjoef Tjom Blog

Honest, practical info for South Africans ditching the tjoef. No lectures, no scare tactics, just what works.

Money

What one tjoef a day actually costs you (2026 South African prices)

Ten tjoefs a day at R60 a pack is about R1,100 a month, R13,000+ a year. Here's the honest maths, and what else that money quietly buys.

09 Sept 2026 · 4 min

Guides

Day 1 to Day 30: what actually happens when you quit the tjoef

Cravings peak around day 3, sleep gets weird around week 1, and by day 30 your bank balance and your lungs both look different. Here's the honest timeline.

09 Sept 2026 · 6 min