Cape Town fire: Faf du Plessis makes an appeal for donations

The Cape fires have already seen hundreds being forced to leave their homes.

South African cricketer Faf du Plessis made an appeal for donations on his official Instagram account to refuel the choppers which have been constantly used for the rescue operations of the widespread fires in the Cape’s Southern Peninsula. The Cape fires have already seen hundreds being forced to leave their homes.

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The Cape Town fires are still not under control, 8 more homes were lost overnight…our prayers are with the families who have lost homes & with the firefighters who are risking their lives for others. If you want to assist practically click on the link in my bio…

A photo posted by Faf du plessis (@fafdup) on Mar 4, 2015 at 2:36am PST

Du Plessis encouraged donations however big or small and asked for help in order to save the homes, mountains, flora and fauna.

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Cape Town is burning and the Volunteer wildlife services have run out of money to fuel the helicopters. Please make donations here to refuel the choppers: Name: Volunteer wildlife services Nedbank Brand code 108309 Acc num 1083321226 Please make donations however big or small and help us save our homes, forests, mountains and little animals. #capefire #cityofcapetown #capetownfire

A photo posted by Faf du plessis (@fafdup) on Mar 4, 2015 at 2:27am PST

His wife, Imari du Plessis also shared pictures and appreciative messages for the firefighters who are risking their lives to fight the multiple blazes, with strong winds fanning flames.

God answered our prayers and I’m moving into our new house today,covered in ash and all. My prayers are with the brave fire fighters still working so hard out there. May they experience supernatural inner strength and be held in His hands for protection. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? (‭Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭35‬ NIV).

A photo posted by Imari Du Plessis (@imagesbyimari) on Mar 2, 2015 at 12:03am PST

On my way to get dinner for tonight.Thinking of those firefighters in that heat and with no end to their work day.Why not pick up something for them too at the shop this evening?

A photo posted by Imari Du Plessis (@imagesbyimari) on Mar 3, 2015 at 8:06am PST

The batsman and pace bowler Dale Steyn, who both have houses in the affected area expressed their concerns and tweeted about the same on March 2. Steyn even gave the official pre-match press conference a miss on Monday due to the worrying situation back in South Africa near his home.

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