“It’s a Good Salary”: Boni Xaba Reviews Intern Doctor Payslip From Lesotho, Sparks Debate
- TikToker Boni Xaba shared a Lesotho intern doctor’s payslip on 30 August 2026, breaking down the figures for her followers
- The payslip showed a basic salary of R26,006 plus a R10,000 housing allowance, with a net pay of R26,791
- Viewers from across South Africa jumped into the comments, with opinions split on whether the salary was fair for a medical intern
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A popular South African payslip reviewer, Boni Xaba, got people talking after she shared the salary of an intern medical doctor based in Lesotho.
Xaba, who runs the TikTok account @liferesetwithboni and is widely known for her payslip breakdown series called “Life Reset with Boni,” posted the video on 30 August 2026. The clip quickly drew attention from viewers across southern Africa.
Lesotho intern doctor’s pay breakdown
The payslip Xaba shared belonged to an intern medical doctor employed under Lesotho’s Ministry of Health in Maseru. It showed a monthly basic salary of R26,006, with a housing allowance of R10,000, bringing total earnings to R36,006. After a PAYE deduction of R9,214.80, the doctor’s net pay came to R26,791.20.
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Xaba was upfront about who the video was aimed at, saying South Africans should not weigh in because this was a conversation about Lesotho. She made her own position clear:
“I personally think this is a good salary for an intern, considering they’re in Lesotho.”
Xaba has built a loyal following by demystifying salary conversations that many people shy away from, covering everything from government employees to private sector workers across the region.
Watch the payslip breakdown that sparked the debate below:
Viewers divided over the figures
Not everyone agreed with Xaba’s take. The comments section filled up fast, with people raising questions about the currency, the cost of living and the training behind the salary.
@king_One_1 wrote:
“No, this is a bad salary. 🎡"
@fishonthetreee asked:
“Is it really in Rands or Maluti?”
@DK asked:
“Where did they study medicine?”
@Lapis Lazuli offered some perspective:
“Cost of living in Lesotho is very low compared to SA, so I don’t think it’s a bad salary at all.”
@Zanele chimed in:
“Can you get one from Nigeria?🙈”
@Siphamandla Sibiya added:
“R26k as an intern is very good.”
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