Inclusive education, as White Paper 6 makes clear, is simply based on the ideology of freedom and equality, as described by the constitution, and is considered as a whole, a system to ensure that all citizens are equipped to become informed citizens in a changing and diverse society. Inclusive education in South Africa is not taken lightly as it is an educational plan that can contribute to the success of a democratic nation. After the end of apartheid, the newly elected democratic government dedicated itself to changing education policies and legislation. As stated in White Paper 6: Special education, building on the inclusive education and training system (2001), provides a comprehensive change for the development of inclusive education. The concept of inclusion can be associated with "openness" in education, meaning different things to different learners and institutes. Lewis & Spencer (1986) describe openness as the implementation of specific measures to encourage widespread access and participation in education. However, openness recognizes that education and learning have been closed off by various barriers such as entry requirements, time constraints, financial status or disabilities, as observed by Bell and Tight (1993). ). In South Africa, children with disabilities are not excluded as there are special schools that cater to their particular needs. Inclusive education aims to give everyone an equal opportunity to learn and participate in the life of their country.