Following his release from prison on 11 February 1990, his switch to a policy of reconciliation and negotiation helped lead the transition to multiracial democracy in South Africa.
Endzhaku ko tshunxiwa ekhotsweni hi 11 Nyenyenyani 1990, ku cinca ka yena eku tirhiseni ndlela yo vuyelelana na burisana swi pfune ku hundzula Afrika-Dzonga leswaku yi va tiko ra tinxaka to hambanahambana.