Under a bridge in urban Johannesburg a man passes over two bones.  They are carpal bones, from a human hand.encourages the vendor.  Ancient beliefs hold that hands, feet, and any other human parts can be used in the making of powerful medicines and spells.  Ernest Mabuda butchered his 22-month-old baby to sell her body parts.explains his prosecuting lawyer.  High demand has led to yet higher levels of ever more brutal crime, and even leading Johannesburg hospitals have been linked with the trade.  Gripping undercover footage showing people bartering over body parts and harrowing testimonies from victims of mutilations combine to make a truly spine-chilling tale. 

Produced by SABC Special Assignment