The Hypnosis Guild of Southern Africa was established on March 26, 2011. The Guild is a non-profit, non-aligned, independent and democratic hypnosis organisation in Southern African Region. The Hypnosis Guild of Southern Africa was founded by Veteran Hypnosis Lecturer and Hypnotherapist Thomas W.E. Budge. In December 2011 the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association awarded the Guild official chapter status for South Africa. The Guild aims to offer membership, mentoring and networking opportunities to enhance competency beyond the classroom for Hypnosis Professionals. The Guild hosts regular premiere hypnosis events in the three major cities of South Africa, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town where Hypnosis Professionals, Hypnotherapists and Hypnosis-enthusiasts may share ideas, techniques and advice. The South African Hypnosis Network, which is also a non-profit and independent organisation, works closely with The Hypnosis Guild of Southern African in bringing resources for the hypnosis profession to South African hypnotists and the public.