Down the left bank of the Mahaica River between the populated villages of Supply and Cane Grove is the community of Strathavon, which is home to approximately 800 people. The village is located 42.5 kilometres from the city.
From the Mahaica Market, it costs $100 to get to the village by minibus and between $500 and $1,000 by taxi, depending on the time of the day.
A visitor is sure he or she has arrived because the community bus shed reads: ‘Welcome to Strathavon’. The community’s families mostly rely on farming for their livelihood; there are also mechanics, vendors, fishermen, drivers and public servants.
