Dental undergraduates from minority groups rising to the occasion

Most of us have heard of South Africa and when someone mentions the name one might think of some of the things we see on the television or social media platforms: the wildlife, Table Mountain, the Springbok Rugby Team and Bafana Bafana (national football team). People living in countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada and many others frequently mention their amazing experiences when they visited the country. Seeing the ‘Big Five' (the lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, rhinoceros and leopard)1 in the Kruger National Park or the majesty of the Jacaranda tree blooming in Pretoria during the summer months have left many speechless. The natural beauty of the country is undeniable but unfortunately, everyday life paints a slightly different and perhaps darker picture.