Johannesburg - A service delivery protest in the Elias Motsoaledi informal settlement in Soweto, south of Johannesburg, abated on Thursday, police said.
“The situation is calm, but police are still there,” Lt-Col Katlego Mogale said.
Earlier in day, police were on high alert in anticipation of a violent protest after protesters blockaded a road with burning tyres and stoned vehicles on Wednesday.
Mogale said police had arrested a man who was expected to appear soon in the Protea Magistrate's Court.
Johannesburg metro police spokeswoman Edna Mamonyane said a large contingent of officers was being maintained in the area. - Sapa