Kgaogelo Sekgota enjoyed a dream debut for Siwelele with a goal within seconds of the start of the contest but the hosts hit back just before halftime through Moses Mthembu from the penalty spot.
It was the visitors that took the lead within the first minute when former Kaizer Chiefs man Sekgota found the back of the net with a speculative long-range effort that took a big deflection.
Richards Bay could have equalised soon after when Lundi Mahala rounded the goalkeeper but he missed his opportunity.
Just as halftime was approaching Mahala was brought down in the box and the referee awarded a penalty and Moses Mthembu slotted the spot-kick to level matters.
Christian Saile came off the bench for Siwelele with 20 minutes remaining and sent in a cross for Chibuike Ohizu who headed wide.
Home goalkeeper Ian Otieno then produced a few good saves late on to keep the scores 1-1 until the end of the contest.
The Betway Premiership resumes this weekend with storylines stretching across the table, as clubs return from the mid-season break facing questions of direction, momentum and survival.
Sekhukhune United will look to return to winning ways when they host Orlando Pirates in a Betway Premiership encounter at the Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.
Elvis Chipezeze says Magesi will not be relegated from the Betway Premiership this season.
Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has outlined the way the Betway Premiership club are working to integrate their January signings.
