Why did the South African government finally begin a dialogue leading to the release of Nelson Mandela from prison in 1990, among other concessions?

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The escalating violence between armed black South Africans and the government was a major factor that led to the South African government beginning a dialogue with Mandela in the 1990s. This violence was a key factor that made the government realize that its previous apartheid policies and oppressive tactics were unsustainable and that a change was necessary to prevent a potential civil war. The negotiations that followed led to the release of Mandela and the eventual dismantling of apartheid.

Why Did the South African Government Finally Begin a Dialogue