A South African survivor linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case has reignited global attention, challenging Melania Trump’s denial of any connection to Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell.

Juliette Bryant, speaking on CapeTalk, said survivors have already testified extensively and that scrutiny should now shift to powerful individuals, according to EWN .

Allegations dating back to Cape Town

Bryant claims she first encountered Epstein in Cape Town in 2002, after being invited to a dinner and later a supposed modelling casting.

She alleges that within weeks, she was flown to New York and then taken to Epstein’s private island in the Caribbean. These claims form part of her account shared publicly over the years .

“Victims have already testified”

Bryant pushed back against calls for survivors to testify again under oath, arguing that victims have already been thoroughly examined.

“The lawyers went through every email I’ve ever sent in my life… they went through everything of mine,” she said.

She added that attention should now turn to those in positions of power, saying: “I think it’s about time that they went through the Trumps’ information”.

Questions around powerful networks

Bryant also raised concerns about the broader Epstein network, suggesting links to influential figures and systems of power.

While she said she never met Melania or Donald Trump, she alleged Epstein referenced Trump and pointed out his Palm Beach estate during conversations. These claims have not been independently verified.

Calls for accountability

Bryant said the focus should shift away from survivors and toward those with wealth and influence.

“The survivors aren’t people in positions of power… the people who are, they should be questioned,” she said.

She also raised concerns about missed investigative opportunities, claiming attempts to engage with authorities, including the FBI, did not result in a formal statement being taken.

Global scrutiny intensifies

The Epstein scandal continues to draw international attention as new claims and public statements emerge.

Bryant’s intervention adds a South African voice to the global conversation, with renewed calls for deeper investigation into networks, finances and accountability linked to the case.