Latest newsRichfield has been awarded full accreditation by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an Independent Higher Education provider, strengthening its international credibility and reinforcing its commitment to quality education. 14 Oct 2026 Read more Richfield Graduate Institute of Technology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Kiru Pillay as dean of the Faculty of Information Technology, effective 1 October 2026. 12 Oct 2026 Read more The Richfield Teacher Impact Award, in partnership with 5FM, invites South Africans to recognise teachers whose encouragement and guidance have shaped their lives. Ahead of World Teachers’ Day, the campaign celebrates the lasting influence of teachers beyond the classroom. 1 Oct 2026 Read more South Africa’s graduate unemployment rate reached 12.4% in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the difficult transition many young people face from tertiary education into the workplace. While graduates continue to have better employment prospects than people with lower levels of education, the figures raise an important question: are graduates being equipped with the capabilities they need to translate what they have learned into workplace value? 30 Sep 2026 Read more For many young adults, starting tertiary education marks their first experience of living and travelling independently. As students settle into unfamiliar environments – both on their campus and in the areas that surround it – personal safety becomes fundamental to their ability to focus on their studies, build relationships, and participate fully in their learning experience. 27 Aug 2026 Read more South Africa has spent years focusing on a pressing educational challenge: access. Yet, while expanding participation in tertiary education remains essential for economic inclusion and national development, access alone is no longer enough. 28 Jul 2026 Read more Each January, South Africa celebrates matric results. Pass rates dominate headlines, distinctions are praised, and schools are measured according to their final numbers. Yet, there is an uncomfortable underlying question: are matriculants truly prepared for the realities of tertiary education and the world of work? 27 Jul 2026 Read more As AI becomes increasingly integrated into the modern workplace, tertiary education institutions are under growing pressure to ensure graduates are equipped for a rapidly evolving business environment. 19 Jun 2026 Read more For SMMEs and SMEs with an annual payroll of more than R500,000, complying with the requirements of the Skills Development Act (SDA) is mandatory. But, it is also a low-cost opportunity to grow the business by strategically upskilling employees. 11 Jun 2026 Read more For many professionals, the decision to pursue an MBA is about more than career progression, and the qualification is being pursued by many who are not in traditional business or management roles. 10 Jun 2026 Read more In the modern South African corporate landscape, the transition from a technical specialist to a strategic decision-maker is often the most challenging leap in a professional’s career. For senior developers and IT managers, the question isn't just about gaining more knowledge, but about gaining the right kind of influence. Is an online MBA worth it for IT leaders? At Richfield, we believe the answer lies in an integrated approach that merges traditional business acumen with the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). 6 May 2026 Read more As the demand for flexible tertiary education grows, choosing the right institution is critical. Richfield has perfected the distance learning model, ensuring that students receive the same quality of education as they would on campus, but with the added perks of modern flexibility. 5 May 2026 Read more Richfield and Lions Cricket have renewed their partnership, strengthening the link between sport and education discipline. Since 2020, the collaboration has provided players and staff with access to tertiary education, helping them grow both on and off the field. 9 Mar 2026 Read more The technology sector rightly places a high value on technical expertise. But, as professionals look to progress into more senior roles, deeper influence depends less on what you can build, and more on how well you can lead, communicate, and make strategic decisions. 6 Mar 2026 Read more For generations, choosing a tertiary education pathway meant choosing a profession. Accountant, IT specialist, business manager, the titles were familiar, the trajectories predictable, and the pathways well defined. Today, that certainty no longer exists. The career landscape has shifted dramatically, reshaped by data, automation, and rapid digitisation. 5 Mar 2026 Read more More than 900,000 candidates wrote the 2025 matric exams, yet the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) projects that only around 235,000 first-year spaces will be available across South Africa’s 26 public universities. 21 Jan 2026 Read more Richfield alumni Nhlanhla Mabena is proving what’s possible when technology meets purpose. The 25-year-old Information Technology (Hons) graduate has founded FlexWork, a digital hiring platform designed to make recruitment more transparent and efficient. The platform, which officially launched at the end of September 2025, has already begun transforming how companies connect with talent, and how job seekers find opportunities. 20 Jan 2026 Read more Richfield has launched a groundbreaking endorsed qualification: BCom (AGA-IT). A first-of-its-kind in South Africa, the BCom degree is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and endorsed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica). 14 Nov 2025 Read more Richfield, South Africa’s leading private tertiary institution for IT and Business degrees, has unveiled a refreshed brand positioning: A Learning Experience of a Lifetime, anchored by the tagline Your Future. EnRICHed. 11 Nov 2025 Read more While approximately 4.6 million South Africans have post-school qualifications, studies reveal that graduates often leave university with strong academic credentials, but limited practical exposure, with nearly half saying their studies did not equip them with real-world skills. A study of employers in Eastern Cape confirms this, saying that new recruits often lack the ‘soft skills’ – teamwork and collaboration; planning; critical thinking and conflict resolution; and effective communication and ethical awareness – that are needed to thrive in today’s workplace. 31 Oct 2025 Read more
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