in the back

A common sight in South Africa is people riding in the back of a bakkie (truck). The men sit in front of the bakkie and the women at the back.

South African culture is generally male-dominated, with women accorded a lower status than men are.

[tammy]

great capture, and the ladies not looking too pleased, great facial expression.

[Shanne]

nice slice of life picture - and great them shot

[CHARLES MALLIA]

nice capture

[Christine Kemp]

I love this local shot!

[Ramesh Chand]

yes this is there....thanks a lot for nice information and nice shot.....South Africa.....Paula!!!!!!!!!!

[Katey Givan]

Wow cool shot!

[Miley]

Ha. Loving the expressions!

[Humphrey Hippo]

They definitely don't look best pleased. Good shot - it's seems to be very revealing of the society.

[Carole Imes]

The lady looks like she's glaring at you ;-) Well caught, Paula. Love your local candid shots. When I was a kid I used to love riding in the back of my uncle's pickup truck. That was a very big deal to me. LOL...at one time I had those initials (on the license plate).

[Cathy Breen]

Great shot, love their expressions, you have the most amazing photos in your album Paula.

[fife]

Pretty similar to China!

[Yvonne]

awesome capture!

[Alison Tomlin]

They don't look too pleased about that. DOn't blame them.

[Wendy Bowden]

Terrific capture

[Rashella]

has a great cinema feel to the composition and processing

[Aleksandra]

They certainly don't look too happy about it! Great shot!

[Princess Fairlane]

Great capture! the expression of the woman is not too happy :D

[Sarah]

Thanks for sharing this....I am learning a lot about different cultures from 365!

[Terry]

I showed this to my wife and she hit me and said " Don't even think about it." What a cool candid shot. God bless these ladies.

[Margaret Tryon]

Not an easy life. Wonderful shot.

[bardejov]

Great shot. Tough life.

[bep]

I love your local shots, Paula. They give so much information about your country.

[Dominique]

Great candid - it can be unnerving when the people in the back of the bakkies stare at you like that. :)

[Sally Ings]

Very candid capture and so true to form!

[paula goff]

ohh, they look so unhappy......i am sure that their lives are hard. it's a great shot Paula. I love getting a glimpse of your part of the world

[sue laubscher]

probably jolly cold too....nice shot Paula :-)

[Paulien]

Very nice shot Paula!

[Meredith Jones]

Can't help but look into her eyes and wonder the stories she could tell. Great shot.

[Darlene]

Nice shot, Paula. They look so sad though.

[Mick]

Is she displeased with being in the back or displeased at being photographed?
I really enjoy your shots of day to day life Paula :)

[Paula]

@bluefirebucket Thank you Mick. I think the wind was blowing in her face and it was very cold.

[Jen Hudson]

Great people picture and how it is for others!

[Vivien Beer]

great capture ...we saw that a lot when we visited your country :)

[Jennifer C]

Poor women having to ride in the back, it looks very uncomfortable
Thanks for educating me about life in your country, love your candid images
x

[Jennifer Ruge]

What a great capture!

[TC]

Oh, I don't think I would last long in this culture! This photo sure makes a statement...I think I would have a look like that on my face if I was riding in the back of that old Datsun. LOL Nice shot!

[Ann Stenson]

Just brilliant!.....Love this Paula! : )

[Sue Kosa]

Wow !!!

[Gillian]

Nice shot, Paula - I'm working on getting women recognised and heard!!!

[Gillian]

ps - maybe it's better out back than inside with all the sweaty male smells :)

[Ann Jones]

Full of character, brilliant!

[Diane Owens]

Nice shot--but I cringe every time I see people in the back of a truck. We had an awful accident here some years ago where several teens were thrown from the bed and killed... I really enjoy your street shots--they give a real feel for what life is like in South Africa.

[Donna]

Love the "day in the life" shots. Have you given any thoughts to creating a book?

[tony j sisti]

That Datsun has to be a very old vehicle, as it has been unite a few years since they changed their name to Nissan,.......

[Julia]

great facial expression captured!

[Shirley Chetwynd]

wow they would be fined in Australia for riding in the back of the truck, great shot tho.

[Kathy Burzynski]

You did such a fantastic job capturing the moment!! Oh I can't imagine a world like that

[Elizabeth Youngs]

Nice candid shot!

[Diana]

I guess it is time Women's Lib came to Africa...Sorry! but I believe both sexes are created equal...one can not exist without the other.... very candid photo!

[Gillian]

nothing to do with your current pic but .... http://365project.org/tags/theme-drive that pic of yours with hubby playing golf :) Just an idea :) use it, lose it :)

[Gillian]

no, sorry, wrong link .... but check out the drive theme for this week :)

[ladyjane]

Great cultural capture and a perfect entry for this week's theme.

[BeckyS]

Nice shot. Love their expressions

[Kerri]

Great capture

[Linda Lorraine]

I love this one...

[Matthew Ballew]

great shot and info provided. has a lot of drama enclosed.

[Pamela Fillhouer]

nice!

[Bobbyj]

what a wonderful capture

[hettie]

hulle lyk nogal gatvol! :))

[Maggiemae]

I hope you don't mind, I sent this to my son in Zambia. I'm sure he will appreciate it. he was @sicamore

[alia_801]

Great capture. The women don't seem too impressed on the back of the truck though...

[Laura]

Great image. I was in South Africa a couple of years ago and was horrified at the driving - guess that explains it.

[Janelle]

Love the expressions on these women's faces....not looking impressed at all!!...great capture!!

[Cindy List]

A hard life.

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful capture and interesting info. It's the same in the Arab world.

[Cathy]

Love see shots that reflect other cultures!

[David]

Greta shot! no time to comment on all of them but I love your SA photos. So good that you are doing it.