Tuesday, 1 April 2014

Train Surfing Is A Dangerous New Trend In South Africa

This short film shows men taking part in the incredibly risky activity, also known as ‘Staff Riding.’


It involves young men hanging onto, running alongside, climbing over and dancing on trains.


It involves young men hanging onto, running alongside, climbing over and dancing on trains.


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Photographer Marco Casino won the 1st prize at the World Press Photo Multimedia Contest recently, for his short film that looked at the lives of its participants.



Participation in the risky activity isn't huge, but young men are increasingly getting involved.


Participation in the risky activity isn't huge, but young men are increasingly getting involved.


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The documentary film is centred on Katlehong, a multiethnic district where all of South Africa's eleven official languages are spoken.


The documentary film is centred on Katlehong, a multiethnic district where all of South Africa's eleven official languages are spoken.


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