Rising Cost Of Living Allegedly Forcing Zimbabweans To Cut And Sell Off Their Toes (Video)

It has reportedly become common practice in Zimbabwe, where the high cost of living has prompted some individuals to resort to cutting off their toes and selling them for several thousand dollars.

According to the information gathered, one of the root causes of this trend is the inability of the government of the southern African nation to generate employment opportunities for its citizens.

The smaller toes, according to social media reports, are purchased for $20,000, while the larger toes are sold for $40,000. It is also possible to trade the toes for luxury cars.

South African lawyer and journalist, Barry Roux confirmed the report by sharing a video of a man struggling to walk while showing off his new luxury car after selling his toe.

He wrote: “In Zimbabwe, people have started selling their toes for thousands of dollars or for big cars. This is due to the high cost of living and failure for the government to create jobs. The toes are being bought at $40,000 dollars while the smaller ones at $20,000 dollars.”

Another video shared under his post shows the moment a young man is seen giving a car key to an elderly man whose toe was about to be cut off in exchange for the car.

A man also left a comment, revealing that he’s currently recovering after selling off his toe last week.

Watch the video below.

In Zimbabwe, people have started selling their toes for thousands of dollars or for big cars. This is due to the high cost of living and failure for the government to create jobs. The toes are being bought at $40,000 dollars while the smaller ones at $20,000 dollars. pic.twitter.com/jk6iRCJpJF

— Man’s NOT Barry Roux  (@AdvoBarryRoux) May 31, 2022