Johannesburg – Twenty-two people were arrested in Jeppestown, Johannesburg, on Wednesday, Gauteng police said.

Police spokesperson Kay Makhubela said they were arrested after they turned violent when their planned march to the Johannesburg mayor’s office was not allowed to proceed.

“They did not have a permit to march. They were not allowed to march and they turned violent.”

The protest started on Tuesday night after they were informed that they would be evicted from dilapidated buildings they occupied.

Makhubela said order was restored and police were monitoring the situation.