Lethabo Modimoeng opened the scoring for the visitors but Knox Mutizwa equalised for Richards before the halftime interval, before Monnapule Saleng struck the winner after the interval.
The visitors look determined to get back on the winning trail and took the lead after 14 minutes when Modimoeng found the back of the net after low cross from Thuso Moleleki.
The home side then start dominating probing for the equaliser and it eventaully came just before the halftime break when Mutizwa headed in to the bottom corner.
The goal not seem to deter Orbit College though and they came out with renewed vigour in the opening stages after the interval.
They would go back in front just six minutes into the second half when Orlando Pirates loanee Saleng produced a neat finish.
Richards Bay needed to come with something and head coach Ronnie Gabriel turned to his bench to bring on veteran striker Gabadinho Mhango to make an impact.
The Zambian forward came close to drawing his side level but visiting goalkeeper Sabelo Nkomo was up to the task.
Mhango looked the most threatening and Nkomo denied the striker again late on to make sure Orbit College take maximum points from the contest.
Orlando Pirates could soon welcome back key defensive duo Olisa Ndah and Thabiso Sesane, with the recent FIFA international break arriving at just the right time for both players to step up their recovery.
Kaizer Chiefs battled to a crucial 0-0 draw against AS Simba in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie at Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi on Saturday afternoon.
Orlando Pirates captain Nkosinathi Sibisi believes the confidence gained from helping Bafana Bafana qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will serve as extra motivation when the Buccaneers face Congolese side St Eloi Lupopo in the CAF Champions League.
Betway Premiership club Stellenbosch FC has announced that the Danie Craven Stadium will be temporarily unavailable until the end of December due to major renovations.
