Menzi Ngubane excited his fans when he made his television comeback on Thursday evening.

Menzi, who was last seen on screen as Sibusiso Dlomo on Generations, made his first appearance on e.tv's Ashes to Ashes as Detective Nkonzo Mazibuko.

Viewers expressed their excitement about their favourite actor's return. 

I was excited to see Menzi Ngubane on #ashestoashes tonite....some REAL talent right there :)

— Tumi (@Tumi_Len) July 9, 2015

It was great seeing #MenziNgubane back on our screens #ashes2ashes.

— Babalwa Ncamile (@NcamzaLove) July 9, 2015

Its gud to see Menzi Ngubane on my tv screan.. #AshesToAshes stil wearing earings nyc..welcome back Menzi thumbs-up.

— MOKGEMOTSO (@MOKGEMOTSO1) July 9, 2015

Menzi and 15 others were fired from Generations after going on strike last year. It's good to have you back, Menzi!