Till Cashier Shares Alleged Monthly Salary, South Africans Have Many Questions

• A young woman shared a TikTok post claiming to be a cashier earning R12 500 a month, which quickly drew mixed reactions from viewers
• While the creator later clarified that she was just manifesting, the figure still sparked debates about the realism of the concept
• The post garnered thousands of likes and comments, demonstrating how openly discussing salaries can spark online curiosity

South Africans were intrigued after a TikTok user’s post about her alleged cashier salary stirred debates, despite her later saying it was just for fun.

A post by TikTok user @ntosh91 has sparked plenty of chatter online after she shared what she claimed to be her monthly salary. The video, posted on 23 August 2025, shows her mirror selfie with text overlay revealing her age (27), job title (till cashier), and alleged take-home pay of R12 500 after deductions.

The caption added another layer of intrigue. Ntosh wrote that she was “just manifesting” and that she was playing, making it clear that the post may not reflect her actual earnings. Regardless, the figure was enough to send TikTok into debate mode.

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The video quickly gained traction, racking up over 5,300 likes, more than 550 comments, and hundreds of shares within just four days. Viewers had mixed reactions, with some questioning whether a cashier could realistically earn that amount after deductions, while others praised her for speaking her dream into existence.

Manifesting or reality?

In the comments, users were divided. Some congratulated her on supposedly earning well in a retail position, while others doubted the number and joked about wanting to switch jobs. A few even admired her boldness in putting her supposed salary out for the public to see.

Her disclaimer about manifesting left many wondering if the figure was real or aspirational. Still, the conversation opened up a wider dialogue about salaries in retail jobs, the cost of living, and how people approach money talk online.

For Ntosh, the post may have started as a light-hearted or aspirational moment, but it ended up shining a spotlight on a bigger conversation in South Africa: how much people earn, and how open they should be about it on social media.

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Mzansi reacts to the alleged salary

Vusi Vee said:

"R12 000 for a cashier? 😂😂 Kahle bo ngamanga."

Theory1000 said:

"Age- 44 Job title: Cashier, salary: R4,500 after deductions."

MaMthimkhulu said:

"Call centre agent R22 000 after deductions."

Kelebogilemochwai said:

"Court clerk 47 000 after deductions."

Spitjo said:

"This means wena you earn more than uAssistant store manager… wow siyakubongela."

The Dreamer said:

"Age: 45 Job: Code 8 driver Salary: R22,550 after deductions."

Sicelo Shabangu said:

"Age: 39 Job title: Truck Driver Salary: R27k after deduction. 🙏"

Red marrow said:

"Mashanela kwaLoliwe 36k after deduction."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News