What is Dr Mulaudzi's basic salary? 1.2. Determine Dr Mulaudzi's age?

The basic salary is R14 872.00.

The basic salary is $\boxed{\text{R14 872.00}}$.

The first six digits (YYMMDD) represent the date of birth.

$$\text{Date of Birth} = \text{18 May 1972}$$

The pay date is 31/09/2017. Since September has 30 days, we will assume the pay date is 30/09/2017 for calculation purposes.

$$\text{Pay Date} = \text{30 September 2017}$$

$$\text{Years} = 2017 - 1972 = 45 \text{ years}$$ $$\text{Months} = \text{September (9)} - \text{May (5)} = 4 \text{ months}$$ $$\text{Days} = 30 - 18 = 12 \text{ days}$$

Dr Mulaudzi's age is 45 years, 4 months, and 12 days. When asked for age, it typically refers to the number of full years completed.

Dr Mulaudzi's age is $\boxed{\text{45 years}}$.