Jarryd Westerdale
Education: Diploma in Journalism, Alison (2024)
Experience: Caxton Johannesburg West (2019-2023)
Awards: 2020 Forum of Community Journalism (FCJ) Alet Roux Award winner, 2021 FCJ Alet Roux Award winner, 2021 FCJ Finalist in Best Human Interest, Best Sports Writing, Best Digital Reporting and Best Sports Photography categories
Jarryd Westerdale joined Sports Brief as a Local Desk editor (based in Johannesburg) after four years in the community journalism sphere in 2023. Jarryd launched his media career at Caxton Local Media as a Journalist (September 2019 - February 2023) before a promotion to News Editor (March 2023 - September 2023). He is a two-time Alet Roux Award winner and was a finalist in multiple categories at the Forum of Community Journalism Excellence Awards. Email: jarryd.westerdale@sportsbrief.com
