Lerumo Lions and Hope FC both secured wins to keep the title charge alive at the top of the Motsepe Foundation Championship.

Lions claimed a 3-1 victory over University of Pretoria while Hope FC thrashed Gomora United 3-0 to stay firmly in the promotion race.

Log leaders Magesi, meanwhile, remain unbeaten on 20 points ahead of their Monday fixture against Cape Town City, who sit third.

The leading quartet continue to set the pace as the Championship season progresses.

At the bottom, Venda and Orbit College once again dropped points after a 0-0 draw that left both sides without a victory.

Orbit College remain on four points while Venda sit last with just two points after nine matches.

Highbury staged a second-half comeback to beat Leicesterford City 2-1 and pick up a valuable three points.

The weekend results further highlighted the contrast between the title contenders and the sides struggling at the foot of the table.

Weekend Results:

Orbit College 0-0 Venda
Real Native 2-2 NWU Mafikeng
Gomora United 0-3 Hope FC
Hungry Lions 0-0 Upington City
Lerumo Lions 3-1 University of Pretoria
The Bees 2-0 Midlands Wanderers
Highbury 2-1 Leicesterford City