Duo win R20 000 in thunee competition

JAYA Naidoo and Justin Chetty have defeated more than 200 participants and scooped R20 000 at a thunee competition held over the weekend at the Wildcoast Sun.

- MONISHKA GOVENDER

The duo, from Tongaat, were crowned victorious after seven grueling rounds.

Naidoo, 66, a hospitality and tourism lecturer at the Durban University of Technology and the general manager of Fedhasa East Coast, said thunee was a beloved South African card game, created by Indian forebears.

"It is perfect for socialising, relaxation and family entertainment. This sport is affordable and can be played almost anywhere," said Naidoo.

He said he had won the competition three times previously with different partners.

Naidoo and Chetty began playing together a year ago in the Hotshots and Phoenix Thunee League.