Watch: Ashley Oosthuizen's Journey Behind Bars Takes A Hopeful Turn

A 26-year-old South African woman from George, has been granted a significant reprieve in her four-year struggle behind bars in Thailand, reports Cape town Etc .

It is reported that Ashley Oosthuizens sentence has been reduced from a staggering 33.4 years to a more manageable 13.4 years after authorities downgraded her charges from international drug smuggling to possession.

The hopeful news was shared by her mother, Lynn Blignaut, during a heartfelt live Facebook update from Thailand, where she has relocated to support her daughter since 2022.

Lynn's tireless advocacy has not only kept Ashleys story in the public eye but also provided her daughter with a crucial support system during her challenging ordeal.

With 8.7 years remaining on her revised sentence, Ashley now stands on the cusp of a potential royal pardon. If the final court documents are received in time, this life-altering decision could be announced as early as July, igniting a glimmer of hope for her future.